WVU Cancer Institute recognizes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The WVU Cancer Institute is joining organizations across the world to increase awareness of cervical cancer this January in recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer diagnoses have increased the last 40 years as the result of many women getting regular Pap tests, which can find cervical precancerous cells before they become cancer.

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology
West Virginia University School of Medicine invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology.

The successful applicant will hold a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology as well as membership in the WVU Cancer Institute in the WVU School of Medicine.

Cancer Prevention and Control seeks Program Specialist

Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) at the WVU Cancer Institute, is looking for a new staff member to work on the health systems change initiative with the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. The position will be based out of the CPC office in Morgantown and require extensive travel to the southern part of the state. Please share with anyone you know who might be interested!

WVUCI Clinical Research Unit seeks Research Nurse

CRU is actively looking for a new nurse partner to help change the future of cancer care.  If you are interested in learning more about clinical research nursing please contact Anne Schnatterly at anne.schnatterly@hsc.wvu.edu
This position is full-time and offers a competitive benefit package with WVU Research corporation to include on-site parking and tuition assistance for employees and dependents at WVU.

Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit Comfort Fund

A flapjack fundraiser is being held at the Applebee's on Van Voorhis Rd on Saturday, February 2, 2019 to benefit the MBRCC Comfort Fund.

Tickets are: $10 per adult ticket / $5 per child ticket (age 10 and under)
Breakfast includes: pancakes, bacon, breakfast potatoes & beverage
Tickets are available via pre-sale or at the door!
Contact: 304-598-4549 or 304-598-4978

ICYMI: Bonnie’s Bus totals for 2018:

# of patients screened in 2018 – 2,729
# of patients screened since 2009 – 18,698
# of cancers identified since 2009 – 87

Winabeth Smith recognized for 25 years of service to WVU

Richard Goldberg, MD, Director of WVU Cancer Institute congratulates Winabeth Smith, WVU Cancer Institute Grants Administrator for 25 years of service to WVU.

Bob Huggins Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser - February 1, 2019 at Mylan Park

Tickets on sale now for the Bob Huggins Annual Fish Fry, February 1, 2019 at Mylan Park. Doors open at 5:30. A few sponsorship tables remain - contact Scarlett Schneider at scarlett.schneider@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-7732.

The 54th Van Liere Research Conference will be March 21 & 22

Now accepting abstracts for the 2019 Van Liere Research Conference. Deadline to submit is February 15, 2019 (5:00PM)
2019 Van Liere Research Conference REGISTRATION

The WVU Cancer Institute welcomes membership applications from all faculty who have cancer-related research interests

The missions of the WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) are to provide excellent care to cancer patients and their families while strengthening our research, education, and service programs to address the cancer health disparities unique to the state of West Virginia and Appalachia.

There are currently 90 approved membership applications

Immunotherapy has been growing over the years as a different way to treat various cancers, and one such method, CAR T-Cell therapy, is changing lives.

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